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- Our Fire (7)
{ That is such a good "memory"! I had forgotten that, and I was frantic! I'm sure I wasn't mad at you, just afraid that you were taking a risk for a cat. I am also so grateful that none of us got hurt or worse. Thank you so much for sharing that here for posterity! } – Jan 30, 5:19 PM
{ you left out the part where I ran back into the trailer to save little anne the kitten. Then I heard mom frantically screaming my name, because she didn't know where I went to. when I came out, the look on her face. I thought she was gonna beat my butt for doing something so stupid. At the time I didn't feel like it was stupid,I just knew I had to save her.The fire was so hot and so intense that it caught the trailer on fire. I still remember it like it was yesterday. I remember going to my aunt and uncles, we were so physically and emotionally drained. I am so very grateful that none of us were injured. I love my family so much. } – Jan 30, 3:38 PM
- Sylmar High Yearbook (2)
{ I had a feeling it was one of yours, Lei thought it was an earlier one, I am not sure why? } – Oct 21, 12:40 PM
{ I’m thinking 1973-74. Mr Halligan the music teacher is in one of the pictures. I know he passed away in 1975, my senior year. I’ll go find my year books after a while and let you know for sure. } – Oct 16, 11:26 AM
- Turkey's across America (2)
{ Such a cute idea. I know the kids enjoyed making them. Ashley is a Minnie Kerri. ? } – Nov 27, 2:31 PM
- J & J (1)
{ Awesome video! Especially liked Brian bustin a move on the dance floor, plus saying he didn't think much of the kid at first! } – Oct 03, 6:36 PM
- Where Were You - February 9th... (12)
{ Hey Jeffery, good story, we used to live on Maclay a few houses down from Fenton, but we moved in 1967 and were down on 7th Street in San Fernando in 1971. I was 11, we and all our neighbors camped in our front yards the first night, I remember not sleeping very good, every time there was an aftershock I thought the leaning porch roof was going to fall on us! My wife (GrammaLei) wrote this story and I have been meaning to share our family's experience since and never have gotten around to it. Soon. } – May 08, 11:01 AM
{ Interesting side note: while attending Sylmar High in 1981, a friend of mine took me to a hillside just north of Hubbard Street where debris from the VA hospital had been buried underground. When the rains came over the years, they washed off the topsoil and soon the debris became exposed. There were used needles, scalpels, IV tubing, bottles with blood still in them, glass syringes, all kinds of stuff that should have been removed from the scene rather than bulldozed over. Now there are houses built over that area. I sure hope they took the time to really clean it up before building began. } – Mar 11, 11:12 AM
{ My grandmother was in the Olive View Hospital, awaiting hip replacement surgery, when the quake hit. She said the lady in the next bed had just used the restroom, & flushed, when everything started shaking. The lady thought something she'd done had caused it, like exploding pipes or something. My grandmother immediately packed up her things, and headed out. Somehow, she made it down the staircase that was only partially detached. She was almost to the bus stop before someone caught up to her, and made her go back, to be transported to another hospital. That was a joke, she was put in the basement, on a gurney, and they had the audacity a few weeks later to send her a bill for her "room." She slapped a Medi-Cal sticker on the bill, and mailed it back. She never heard from them again. She would tell me this story often growing up, especially around another earthquake hitting (I personally experienced Whittier, Landers, & Northridge). It wasn't until college, when I got a Geology professor who worked for the USGS ca. 1971, that I finally saw pictures of what my grandmother had described. She had been remarkably accurate, the pictures were very much what I envisioned. Seeing the actual pictures, though, and hearing the details of the earthquake, and its effects, made it frighteningly more real. A few seconds more shaking, or a stronger magnitude, may have meant never knowing my grandmother at all. } – Oct 17, 8:49 AM
- Cheep Labor (2)
- { I'm so glad you guys are loving it there. Everything seems real good. So very happy for you. Quick question: why do chicks need curtains? Love and miss you guys (Thanks for sharing) XOXO } – Dec 08, 12:07 PM
- Fair Time 2017 (3)
{ Matthew, I love your critter for the Fair. Can't tell just what it really looks like with Dad holding it, but it is sure a critter of some kind. Hope you have never seen one like that on the property. It would certainly scare me if one showed up. Sammi, Congratulations on making something to enter at the Fair. Love your pinapple bird. It is so creative. It looks like everyone had a wonderful time and I bet you are already thinking about something to enter next year. It sounds like you are all busy with planting, animals to take care of the picking stuff out of the garden. What fun! Sara, Congratulations on your ribbons at the Fair. Your Art is wonderful. Love the Fall one with the leaves. I loved to color, paint and design things when I was growing up too. Your art will come in handy with whatever you decide to do when you are grown up. Good for you being creative. Julia, Congratulations on the ribbons you won at the Fair. When I was in High School and studied photography, my plan was to have a photo shop when I graduated. After graduation I went back to New Jersey to see all our aunts and cousins. Audrey Collins and I talked about opening a shop when she graduated but we never did it. I got my first box camera for my 12th birthday and never stopped taking picutures my whole life. All my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren use their phones instead of regular cameras. Way to go! Keep up with it. Love you all, Aunt Joan } – Sep 10, 9:49 AM- { Looks like ya'all had a great time. So glad you guys are happy there. } – Sep 03, 10:16 AM
- Emergency! Come right away! (2)
{ Yes I'm having fun this summer! ilw Matthew } – Sep 03, 1:48 PM- { Hi Matthew, Now that is what I would call a good idea for an owey. Black tape instead of a dinky Band Aid. When you are on the construction crew, you gotta make do with tough stuff, like your Dad and Grandpa. Are you having fun this summer? There is so many things to do on the farm. It must be keeping you busy. Love to you, Aunt Joan } – Sep 02, 5:55 PM
- The Garden ~ Flags ~ Memorial... (3)
- { What.....no zucchini? Remember a million years ago all the zucchini you grew? In case I haven't mentioned it before, I love reading about the interesting things you are doing. Thanks for including me and sending me this blog. I think Leah went with the Girl Scouts and did the the placing of the flags at Forest Lawn again this year. Very proud of her. Any way, keep the stories coming and good luck with your garden. Love you and miss you XOXO } – Jun 05, 3:49 PM
- Leaving on a Jet Plane! (3)
{ Coming home today! :) } – Feb 15, 8:47 AM
- Still Snowing (2)
- First Snow (2)
- A walk-about the property (6)
{ dude, you need to get a trail cam! } – Dec 27, 1:06 PM- { beautiful spread, seen much wildlife? } – Dec 15, 8:34 AM
- Contact Us (11)
{ Hello, I am writing a book on "Get prepared for earthquakes"-in Thai to stimulate awareness among Thai people and to give information on lessons learnt from earthquakes affecting Thailand as well as advice on earthquake resistant buildings. It is for sale at a reasonable price at about US $5. I would like to ask for permission to use one image on the damaged Olive View Medical Center building from your web site. If there is any charge, please let me know. Thank you for your kind consideration. Best regards, Panitan } – Nov 30, 7:33 AM
- What did you do this Summer? (7)
- { Extremely happy for you two! Looks like a road trip destination for sure.... } – Oct 05, 8:04 AM
{ Wow! It's amazing how beautiful it is there.. the house doesn't seem to small at all, God is great.you have all done such a good job, I am extremely happy for you-xox } – Oct 02, 2:33 PM{ I'm so excited to see pictures! I'll take my iPad over to Moms and show them to her. Kevin and I would love to come up when he retires in less than two years! What a gorgeous property! } – Oct 02, 1:27 PM
- Happy 21st Birthday Courtney (1)
- Dream House Update (2)
{ Brian and I laugh so hard every time we watch this!! This is hilarious!!! } – Mar 07, 8:36 PM
- Lovin' my Cousin (1)
{ Leilani, I do feel the thread of God's love that ties us together. Your spoken words are a gift that fills my heart with your love. Thank you my beautiful cousin..... } – Feb 21, 1:39 PM
- Chivers Wall Larry & Kris (1)
- Michigan in the 60s (1)
- Larry Cummings (1)
- Michigan Fun (1)
- The Dutchers (1)
- Cub Scout Fun (1)
- Horses (1)
- Brian and Grandma (1)
- Moms Wedding (1)
- More Michigan Fun (1)
- Life in the Fifties (1)
- D-Land Fun (1)
- Shawn and Family (1)
- Daisys Place (1)
- Knotts Fun (1)
- Mojave River Resort (1)
- Iva at Knotts (1)
- Texas Sign Route 66 (1)
- Jackson's Arm (1)
- Hank and Vivs Wedding (1)
- Lynne Fort Moltrie (1)
- What are we doing now? (3)
- Feels like Home (2)
- { It's absolutely beautiful!! I am so happy for you both.. lookin' forward to visiting ? } – Nov 17, 4:08 PM
- Where Are We Now? Or Then? (10)
- Nice View, Eh (1)
- B-day 93 DeGarcias e (1)
- Lei Found Her Dream Home! (2)
- { Perfect! What littles are those? I can't tell from the picture. Elizabeth's? } – Jun 11, 6:52 PM
- Happy Birthday Larry (1)
- Family Picnic - Nifty Fifties Style (2)
- { It's an awesome photo, that's for sure! } – May 14, 8:47 PM
- Free Parking (2)
{ i stayed at Stateline one night while collecting aluminum cans to take back to Victorville to recycle. i just went thru the huge parking lots emptying trash cans. filled the whole car full of crushed cans including the traveling container on the roof.must have made several hundred dollars. } – May 05, 2:24 PM
- Family is the Best (2)
- { i wonder how George, or anyone, ends up where they are. a small town out in the open plains, maybe girlfriend's parents lived there; or maybe a good job landed him there. whatever, they have found a safe place to live and are happy there. i happy for you George. God Bless you. } – Apr 27, 12:08 PM
- Boondocking in Kansas (2)
- { i see by the map you are way up above Texas. are ya gunna swing down thru Texas on your continuing travels? } – Apr 21, 7:45 PM
- Hot Drinking Water (2)
- { "Hot" drinking water? is this a hot springs that is pure enough to drink? } – Apr 18, 9:56 PM
- Payne Lake - Talladega National Forest (2)
- { Your comments *well, it looks like traveling and trying find perfect accomodations is quite difficult. but ya gotta make do as best ya can since yer not staying long. its good you were able to service yer tanks. so take it easy and travel at whats best for you to get where yer going. looks like yer heading directly west. } – Apr 14, 3:24 PM
- Hawkinsville Georgia (4)
- { maybe you could include the date you stopped at these places? i got to the page and with three posts im not sure which was the first and which was the last, to view in order of posting. and no, Randy, i dont read those kind of books; only fiction. } – Apr 12, 6:54 PM
- { did you get gas hereand serviced up here? nice place. lol } – Apr 12, 6:46 PM
- Muscatine Iowa (2)
- { Nice looking little town. do you suppose those were all apartments above the stores? thats kinda how San Fernando looked before the Sylmar quake, with apartments above all the stores down the street. } – Apr 12, 7:06 PM
- Tuskegee National Forest (2)
- { ok, i see the date here on the post by the map pin. but maybe show it at the top with the title? } – Apr 12, 6:59 PM
- Along the Way (2)
- { This post made me laugh out loud!! } – Apr 10, 7:27 PM
- The Mighty Eighth (3)
- { now that is a lot of military photos to take in. i guess you guys like those kind of museums. i hope you enjoyed your day. } – Apr 08, 4:32 PM
- { Wow! Cool find! Matthew would have loved that (and Brian too!) } – Apr 08, 2:59 PM
- Happy Sweet 16 Ashley (1)
- On our Way to Boston (4)
- { Happy 25th Anniversary!!! I asked Brian the specific date, but he didn't know. Was it yeaterday? Hope you're enjoying your trip! } – Dec 31, 3:26 PM
- { there is no map-pin on this photo-story. i thought that was the idea of posting these photos, was to put up more pins on yer map. } – Dec 30, 4:44 PM
- Big Heads (2)
- { i certainly enjoy these heads. looks just like the Kennedy bust i have in my yard. did you give that to me along with the other two busts of you and Lynne? the photo doesnt look like it was hurriedly taken while driving by. looks like you took your time centering it in the frame. } – Dec 28, 3:12 PM
- Sand (4)
{ You know I'm just joking Larry, "Goody2Shoes" is long past those days! } – Dec 27, 2:01 PM
- { I didnt know anything! i just saw the line through the sand and immediately came up with that old comical book title. that was just perfect timing. } – Dec 25, 12:23 PM
- { "Line in the Sand" by Peter Dragon } – Dec 23, 11:28 AM
- I Dream of Jeannie (2)
- { Had you already planned to come here before i mentioned Cape Canaveral in your last posting? i couldnt think of the name of the show or the Major's name as i typed in Cape C. in the last post. i knew there was a Major but not his name or Jeannie's name. i guess we were reading each other's minds. } – Dec 23, 11:37 AM
- Christmas Around the World (12)
{ Hi I purchased a grapevine star tree topper in the 1990's and would like to get one for my daughter. Do you know if there is anyway to still get this item? Thanks } – Dec 23, 4:55 PM
- December 21st 2014 (3)
- { Randy, maybe you need to buy, or build a pair of ramp-thingies to park yer front wheels up on to elevate yer front end. ya git ma drift? } – Dec 23, 11:42 AM
- { did you check out Cape Canaveral? its just a little ways south of you there. } – Dec 22, 11:34 AM
- Sea Oats (1)
- { good photo. i like the B&W effect. } – Dec 23, 11:26 AM
- Here We are in Florida! (5)
- { thanks for the Map pin. i didnt realize Keri was so far South. i thought they lived near Jacksonville. but i see theyre near Tampa. and yer real close to my sister Nadine and the rest of her family. they are in Clearwater, at the coast. enjoy Grammaville. } – Dec 11, 3:49 PM
- { you didnt pin this location on the map. oops? } – Dec 09, 3:51 PM
- Sammi (2)
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